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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-11-05
PERSONAL AND lMPERSoNAL.

General Albert Pike Is very fond
Of birds, and has in his study dozens OF
them in cages, mocking birds, canaries.
robins. bluebirds and others.
The japanese have legend that
fish are the embodiment of the souls Of
naval officers. and the African negroes
believe that magicians assume the shape
Of fish and come To their nets 10 work
evil.
A woman in Dalton, Ga. has a
breastpin containing "A lock of fhairwhich
is said u have been cut from the head
of George Washington. The pin is
oval in shape of old yellow gold. and
within circle of diamonds is the lock
of hair.
The ex-Empress Charlotte. of Mex
leo, has of late shown great fondness
for the company of children. Every
morning the two children Of her gar
dener are brought to her. and she
spends hours with them playing hide
and-soek, and listening TO their songs,
and feels unhappy when they leave.
1t is said that immediately after
the adoption of the Federal consritu-
ton Alexander Hamilton planted
thirteen trees at his country place in
honor Of the event, and that they are
still standing The place is now cut
up into building lots, however, and the
venerable landmarks will sooner or
later disappear.
Mrs. A. +. Whitaker suggests in
the NeW England Farmer that girl
should be given but one name. Then
when she marrics let her always keep
her surname. II this plan were fol-
lowed, whenever we saw woman's
full name we should know whether she
were married or single. and il married
what her family name was. The plan
Is good one.
Bismarck not long since caught
several ladies in the act OF cutting n
few branches off the trees in the Erie
Erichsruhe Park, which belongs to
him. Ladies, said he. "if every one
who visits this park would do what
you are now doing there would not re-
main any more leaves on these trees
than there are hairs on my head" He
has been compelled since TO close the
park to the public.
"A rich spcculator in Paris, Of
"shady" reputation, being very anxious
to possess some decoration, boldly asked
the Emperor Dom Pedro 10 bestow one
upon him, rs he had already done 10
NJ. de Lesseps and others. mo" said
the old monarch, II can't do IT, Pco-
pie would think me fool. Well. |
could stand that But they would also
think you knavc, and can not have
any persons of such reputation in my
order "-Argondut.
Says old Allen Thompson: "When
| am in the woods ] never use n com
pass; in fact ! don't need any. There
are three sure ways that have Of find
ing the points of the compass You
will notice that thrcc-fourths Of the
moss on trees grows on the north side;
the heaviest boughs on spruce trees are
always on the south side, and. thirdly.
the topmost twig Of every uninjured
hemlock tips 10 the east. You just re-
member those things and you'll never
get lost. "-M0unt Washington Among
The GOUdS.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-11-05

DR.. Norvin Green, president of the
Western Union telegraph company, Is
paid fjO,OOO So IL Chauncey VI. De
pew. president of the New York Cen
trail railroad Richard VI. McCurdy,
president of the Mutual Life insurance
company, gets a like amount John
Hoey, president Of the Adams ex-
press company, fares equally well.
President Henry Is. Hyde Of the Eq-
uitable Life insurance company Is also
Ia the list.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-11-05
THORNTON.

Samuel Baxter, the boy who disappear
ii from this place some time ago has
ueen heard OF in England.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11
Vienna's Steeple Jack.
IA Corr. New York Herald.

Vienna Corr. New York Herald.
The latest Viennese lion is q dare.
vilyoung pianoiorte makers appren-
tice, aged seventeen, named Johann
Richter. He mas just accomplished
the senseless but startling feat OF
climbing4j3 feet to the topmost point
of the great tower which is the crown
ing glory of the grand old cathedral
of ST. Stephens. Richter's head had
been slightly turned by reading of
ascent made by q man named Pirch-
er a few months ago. Pircher's ex-
ample was contagious, for i'll the
small hours OF Sturday morning two
other workmen had already tried and
failed to Chamber up the tower. This
was too much for Richter. He vowed
he would succeed or perish in the at
tempt, and the very next night he
executed his project.
Nomoon was shining as he stole to the
foot of the tower, and watching for his
opportunity while the Stephens platz
were deserted, he strapped black and
yellow flag on his back and began to
climb up the lightning conductor Ere
De had got half way up his clothes
were torn in a dozen places, his boots
were split and the blood was stream.
ing from his fingers. But he hung on
like grim death, taking advantage oi
every chance protu6erance, and after
heroic exertions actually reached the
summit. The slightest head swim
ming or the slightest nervousness and
he would have been dashed TO pieces.
Happily he never lost his presence o:
mind. and in the morning, when the
Niennese looked up ~ the cross OF the
old 'Stefen, a. they aifecIionateiy
call it, to their amazement they saw
tied TO it a tiny black and yellow pen
non fiuttering N the breeze.
Meanwhile Richter, who had Seen
enough OF the tower from the outside
had stolen down the staircase inside
and given himself up TO the watch.
man. He Vas promptly walked oil 20
the police statIon. Alter Il lew hours
detention. however. iie was released
and sent home with the weilmean,
ont probably superiiuous warning
hat ne had better not do il again.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11
The" Daily Newspapsr.

Said friend: THE daily newspaper Is
made to entertain rather than instruct and 10
form, made to sell" Not 'the daily" but
some dailies The daily newspaper is made
to entertain, to instruct to inform and TO sell
The live editor ignores none Of these. The
essential element in newspaper success is cir
culation. The most valuable information and
instruction goes for little II il fails to get be-
fore the people. We believe. however, that
daily newspaper men come up to the average
in their purpose 20 be true to a conviction.
The entertainment feature Is not the thing it.
self, but the vehicle for CONVEYANCE Of that
which is vital and valuable The DAYS OF blue
mass have passed and the era Of sugar-coated
pellets has dawned, the reading public does
not want wisdom In chunks ur reform in mass;
and there are wise editors who have studied
the -lblic taste and learned the art OF com.
pounding. Nav their number multiply and
the art Of administering wholesome tonics
without financial loss be better understood 80
Mich gan Christian Herald.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11
Fourteen DAYS Under Snow

ID. Porter. who arrived In Murray on
"Wednesday, gave thrilling account OF bis
experience in the snow. About four weeks
ago ne left the Mountain House. travelling 10
a north -easterly direction. 0n the fourth
day out he shot an elk. but just about tine
time he succeeded In catpuring the noble
animal it commenced showing 50 hard that
he found il impossible to proceed A shelter
Of some kind becoming absolutely necessary.
he succeeded after much hard work in dig
ging a cave In the snow, aud luckily having
with him a small band-a1 be managed 10
cut some wool snd build fire. For fourteeu
DAYS he was compelled to remain the sole oc-
cupsut Of his sDow-bound hsbitatiol. keep
ing up what FIRE he found necessary and feed
ing upon the elk that good fortune had cup
piled him With. Although NJ bread or other
usual accompaniments were served with his
meals, Mr. Porter says his daily coilations %
elk we're very palatable.-C9r fAsae San.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11

vear-old eyes were red with crying
out they decended together. Your
train rustles just as Lady Macbeth.
does in the sleep-walking scene" whis-
pered the Youngest girl. aud Florence
took a noaneatary comfort n this
momentOus resemU, srce.
The doctor and his vile were in the
nall; the carriage stopped; the door
new open.
'Well. nanny. here she is" cried
Jack. b g, good-natured college bov.
with an honest pair of ugly gray ewes.
and out stepped wizened little old
LADY with a jolly kind face. for all the
world the prophecy of Sues at sixty
five
why. it's Emily! it's Aunt Emmie!
When did YOU come? Where did YOU
come from? How are you here?''
From England. on the Scythia."
cried Jack, answering everybody at
once. Il told Sneed to wire YOU, but
dare say he forgot Aunt Emmie' 5
name. l had only time to shout out to
him | wanted the carriage at the
station. Why, what are YOU all so
dazed about? Anything wrong? And
you Florence What. my darl ne,
CRYING, when I've brought you beau
tiful diamond ring. with .Fidetis ad
mortenl' as big as life inside. Ira e..
CdbeLl, t1 Hdrper's BdZdr.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11

Having boom herc'" asked stran-
ger as he put his head out of a car win
dow at a Dakota station.
':Naw.' replied a native.
That's strange-thought every placu
h ad one this spring"
They he. mostly" and the man sigh
ed and leaned up against the depot
Then why isn't this town having
one?"
wy. YOU see. stranger. it was OWN
TO little mismanagement. We plat
ted big Brighton Beach boulevard
addition over on the lake j'inin' the
town. and you know the land there i
just little bit soft like. Well, the first
spec lator that come along the boys got
too fast and took b IN down to it and
he started to walk off across the lots
and I'm blamed if he didn't stick there
and we couldn't get to him to pull him
out"
How long ago did it happens"
Bout two weeks"
HE must be dead, theu?'
''Oh, yes, l reckon he's dead all righ,
enough, but before he sunk out O. sight
he hollered TO other buyers that we
took down and warned them bout the
place and somehow capitalists kinder
got prejudiced ag'in our real estate and
we hain't havin' no boom a-talL. I'm
goin' to move. ."-Ddsota Bell.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11
He Knew Her Sister.

Mrs. Dollinger. Sioux Falls ladv,
who lives on Twelfth street. heard a
rap at the front door the other after
noon. and responded to find very dis
tinguished-looking gentleman. extreme
ly dignitied and handsome.
''Ah! Mrs. Dollinger, believe" he
said.
Yes. sir
My name is Harcourt. I live In
Huron. Mrs. Scott. Of that place, is
your sister, is she not?"
Yes. SIR"
'Ah! yes. l am very well acquainted
with her. She requested me to call and
do little errand for her."
"Oh. yes; won't you step in, Mr..
Harcourt?"
Thank VOW, believe l will. very
tine weather we're having"
Yes, sir. Take the easy chair"
Thank you-pray don't put YOUR
self to any trouble on my account"
Certainly not. Was nv sister well
when you left?"
Quite well, 1 am pleased to say.
Bv the way, Mrs. Dolllnger. have
little work here which would like to
show, as L am sure you would be in
terested in it, it is called Daniel in the
j. on's Den, and is by Rev. Thomas r.
Deuteronomy. and it comes in twelve
parts exquisitely bound in cloth, leather
or extra Russia, is finely illustrated and
should be in every library, and [ am
taking hundreds of orders as you can
see 5y examining this order book, and
everybody is wild over it and all pro-
nounce it the most wonderful book
written since the holy scriptures, il
treaties Of Daniel in ten stages. when
he started to 90 into the den, when he
got little farther in, when he got
clear in, when the lions came up to ex-
anime him. while they were making
their survey. while they retired 10 con-
suit together. when they decided :.
post mortem would be necessary, when
they announced the result to Daniel.
when he convinced them that he woulC
not consent to an autopsy, when the
Ions retired and Daniel got out en-
bellished with numerous cuts. plans.
maps and beautiful steel engravings,
comes at 81 part or S12 for the en-
tire work. put your name down here
and pay as you receive each part, elev-
en- parts now readv-here is fountain
pen, write under Mr.. Browns name at
the bottom of this page"
.'Mr. Horcourt," said Mrs. Dollinger,
rising and suppressing her tears.
..rou re mean, deceitful book agent,
Get out of nv house.''
Il know. but just sign"
''Go on, or | shall screamr
Certainly, certainly. if you insist, no
ofsnse- But can't you tell me the
name of the lady next door, and where
some of her family live? All. won't.
eh? I'll work another scheme, then.
Good day, Mrs. Dollinger. good day;
glad to have made your acquaintancer'
Dakota Bell.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11

were after poor woman, whose only COW wa,
10 b, seized. The COW escaped at that time
and ou couple OF succeeding occasions, but
was finally captured. sni. although the wo-
man begged that she might be permitted 70
milk it before it was taken away, her request
was denied.
1t was the fact Of being forced to protect
The bailiGs and shcritis while engaged in such
worn a this ami the expectation of large
amount Of il, should the coercion bill pass
that induced the twelve m.n now here 70 RI
sign their positions. They ssr that two thr'is
OF their fellows are in sympathy with them
aud that there will be large detection from
the ranks. They have not vet found emplov-
meut, and would he very glad to secure some
thing 20 do
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11
A Heart Worth Winning.

And do you love me 50 devotedly.
dear." he said. ..that you will give up
home aud friends and all that makes
your life bright and happy to become
nv wife ami 20 with me to the utter
most ends OF the world, If necessary"
Yes. George" she whispered. soft
ly. when / am your wife your thoughts
shall be my thoughts your hopes my
hopes. your religion nv religion; and
# YOU should want me to go to the Ut
;ermost ends OF the world with yoa I
viii 20. All. 80 gladly, George. lido
- ~, Is travel. ksu York S~a.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11
DL.. IE.--NO. 10.
WAIT A BIT.

wnep Johnny came ACQUIRING.
Though: him Overbold.
For / was but a young thing,
And Ar mo- very old.
, And though like him EeI enough.
sent sim on his way.
With. "tvait bit bide -
Wait a seek and a asyr
When Johnny passP d me in the Ian.
And pleased To-. kiss.
And vowed Ee' Il love me evermors
For grant az OF the bliss;
Although I'd lSed 1t over well, :
Iran from him awav,
With ,sait, "Wait a bit. bide BIT,
Wilt week and day"
We, Johnny fell a-ranting,
With, 'Jenny be my wifer'
, And vowed never should regret
However long my life;
Although like II best o. all.
turned from him away,
With await bit. oide bit
WsIt vesk and day!''
I Oh, Johnny was ninry
He took me at my word.
And be was eoartrg another
The next III pg that ! heard.
Oh, what urany was Johuny,
To mind me when I'd say, -
Iwait . tit. bide bit.
wait q week and day!'
heigh-ho. I've met my JOHNNY,
4 gin bin blink o. ms eye,
And then be fell a-raying,
For the want o. my love he'd diel =
Ipeer could be so cruel,
50 Il set the wedding day,
With haste bit nor.waste a bit,
There's danger In DELAY.
:. .E-as T. T. Dosce.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11
A Benefit for Printers.

Some genius has be,n figuring out that II.
interstate law will increase the printing bill
Of the railroads Of the country lnto an aggre.
gate of millions of dollars. This is goo
enough. Let the printing company get lii.
tie profit once in while. This is one Of the
best features we have yet seen in the bill il
is claimed that the printing o. the tsrins
etc, for pos5uE the stations as required b.
law. will Cas-. one road leading out of Cbics
go $40. CJO. - .i,,.sss-r and Priatey.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11
Too DiaphanOuS.

lth seats ct 81 each a great many
young men of this town have discov-
cred that PATHS voice is not as sweet
a. it used to be. When they say that
thev don't care to hear her this time.
they may think that they are hoodwink-
ing the young ladies', but they are not.
american.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11
Easily Remedied.

The conductors on the New York e.
evated Railway trains have been for
hidden to tiirt on duty. Why don't the
company put spark arresters ON their
iFains?-N Norristoca Herald
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11
TOG Late.

The importance of knowing whether Cal
houn was right or wrong is lessened by thu
fact that he Is dead-No Orleans Picgylae
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11
A Marked Contra st.

They are having builights by electric lgt.
in Mexico Thus do civilization and barbar-
isn sSale hands Noble Rsgiss-r
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-06-11
It Stopped Their Boom.

Having boom herc?" asked stran-
ger as he put his head out of a car win
dow at Dakota station.
, 1887-12-18

There was no doubt a good reason for
the practice of the Hebrews to read and
to write from right to left. We have
often specialized and inquired about it,
and while we could not learn or discover
anything very tangible in regard to it,
we are quite convinced that the most
pertinent reason lies in the fact that our
vision from right TO left is much clearer
and stronger than 1T is from left to right.
Naturally, so we are informed, there is
no difference in nerves or in the optic ar
rangement of the human eye between the
right or left eye, yet our own inquiries
and observations show clearly that we
are all, or most all, disposed, when we
take an article of merchandise or a pict-
ure or anything else for examination into
our hands, to look at it from right to left,
and not from left to right.
Since we nave endeavored to fathom
this question, we can see quite an advan-
tage to the eye by reading from right to
left. If we read from left to right, the
parts read are yet continually before us;
while, if reading from right to left, the
parts read are then beyond our sight, and
the parts to be read are unobstructed in
view. Now, when we write from left to
right, the line we are writing is rather O.
delusion to the eye, while if We write
from right to left nothing is Immediately
in front of our vision but a clear space.
Even the pen and its shadow cease to ex-
ercise a less disturbing effect from right
to left, while from left to right much an
noyance is experienced by men who have
much writing to do. Our observation
shows that, unaware, people use their
eyes from right to left whenever or wher-
ever they go into close examination of
anything, whatsoever that may be-; just
as they would naturally raise their right
hand in order to get a clearer sense of
feeling by touch.- Hebrew Journal.
, 1887-12-18

The men and women in the medical
profession are, or should be, most inter-
ested in all branches of practical hygiene
and sanitation. Their medical education
eminently fits them for considering the
best means OF promoting health, and of
avoiding all things which have a tenden-
cy to destroy it.
But how many doctors are there today
who visit the families in their charge,
weekly or monthly, and examine into the
conditions which surround them, whether
or not these enc toward health OF dis
ease? That this is not more frequently
lone is sometimes not the physicians
fault, yet too often his or her teaching
could prevent the illness which comes.
Most physicians do not give instruc-
ions that last beyond the given prescrip-
ton for some certain malady. They do
not see their duty plain to extend care
before the advent of disease, and when
danger is over their work is done. 1t is
perhaps not easy to prevent that which
brings doctors and their families their
bread and butter. One of Will Cartoons
humorous ballads is about the doctor who
cured the ieacon's wife by Gods own
remedies, sum-, light and air, " and so lost
his fee; after which he concluded that if
called to attend that again she
should have medicine made by men,
Annals of Hygiene.
, 1887-12-18

Many deeds of reckless daring are never
recorded, but here is one, chronicled by
no less a man than the great Duke of
Wellington. He was once asked who, in
his opinion, was the bravest man at Wat
erloo. II can't tell you that, {" he said,
''but l can tell you of one than whom
1 am sure there was no Drawer. He was
only a private in the artillery, but, had he
survived the day, he would nave been an
officer.
"a farmhouse, with an orchard sur
rounded by a thick hedge, formed a most
important point in the position, and was
ordered to be held against the enemy, at
any hazard or sacrifice.
1.-THE hottest of the battle ragged round
this point, but the English behaved well,
and beat back the French, though they
attacked the place again and again with
great fury. At last the powder and ball
were found to be running short; at the
same time the timber in the hedges took
fire, and the orchard was o surrounded
by a ring of flame.
"a messenger had, however, been sent
to the rear for more powder and ball, and
in a short time two wagons came gallop-
ing down to the farmhouse, the gallant
defenders of which were keeping up a
IillH anu SCsiHly ire uTOuBh lle lduleS
which surrounded their post.
1.-THE driver of the first wagon, with
the reckless daring of an English boy,
spurred his struggling and terrified horses
through the burning heap; but the flames
rose fiercely round, and caught the pow
der, which exploded in an instant, send
ing wagon, horses and rider in fragments
into the air.
''For one instant the driver of the sec
ond wagon paused, appalled, by his COM
rade's fate; the next, observing that the
flames, beaten back for the moment by
the explosion, afforded him one desperate
chance, he sent his horses at the smolder-
ing breach, and, amid the deafening
cheers of the garrison, landed his terrible
cargo safely within. Behind him the
flames closed up, and ragged more fiercely
than ever. youths Companion.
, 1887-12-18
eARAeHRAsE FROM eERANeER.

Good heavensl how beautiful and bright
Is she for whom 1 sight
Love turks within the liquid light
OF that dark dreaming eye.
Sweet airs OF youth around her breathe,
And futter in her train;
Good heavens how beautiful is shei
And /, so old and plainl
Good heavens how beautiful Is shell
As fresh and fair rs day;
Dark as the night her shiny hair,
Her lip-a bud OF May.
Yet all unconscious of her power,
Though hundreds sigh in vain;
Good heavens how beautiful is shel.
And /, so old and plain!
Good heavensl how beautiful Is shell
Can l her heart have wonS
/, from whose cherries destiny
All hope and joy had flown.
Before her soft Eyes smiled on me,
Love seemed n vision vain;
Good heavens! how beautiful Is shel
And /, so old and plAinI
Good heavensl how beautiful is shel
And yet she loves me now:
She brings the flower OF maiden grace
To deck the furrowed brow;
She comes to gild my every joy,
To soothe my every pain.
Great heavens how beautiful is shell
And ], SO old and plaini
wv. d. s." In Temple Bar.
, 1887-12-18
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